High quality, authentic porchetta…read more The bread, porchetta and guys working made it a great experience for a casual lunch. We will be back Highly recommend.

Wow! First time visit & it won't be the last! The food is…read morecrazy good. Shared a grilled cheese with the boyfriend and it was one of the best I've ever had! No joke. The butter they use is clarified with herbs and just takes the flavor to a whole other level. I mean it's insane to me how good that sandwich was. They've got a small interior seating area and that part kinda reminds me of France. Small outdoor patio as well. Service was beyond crazy good too. The two guys working were the nicest people we've met in a long time. Genuinely nice. We had great and fun convo with them. I mean heck, two of my pics speak volumes to that. A+.

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time, but their hours that they are open made that…read morehard to do. I thought it was odd that they would be closed on weekends when people have the time to shop along with being closed before people get off work. But those hours make sense when you realize they produce for distribution, not dine in. There's almost 30 reviews so far, but I was surprised that not a single one of them included any photos. If you're coming to this part of town, parking is always a concern in this area. The good news is that there are about eight places to park at here, otherwise you'll have to park in the street, but at least there's no kiosks. As soon as you pull in, the air is filled with that familiar smoky aroma. However, once you step inside, you suddenly realize that this is not a place you can dine in. Basically the first 10 feet of hallway is where the customer service takes place. There is a cold case with all of their sausages on display, including a little beef jerky, and that's it. I have to admit I wish they had brisket and ribs too. They do make a tamale-based sausage for Christmas as a seasonal item. The prices are very reasonable and there is no tip screen. This is not just a grab and go operation, their sausages can be found in virtually every H-E-B. So the good news is that you can find them here or at your favorite H-E-B. Check out the nine photos included.

Good sausages and reasonable prices…read more Friendly staff. Real Austin Authentic. Tasteful

Absolutely abysmal experience…read more I purchased a whole pig to roast for a charity fundraiser. Called a month in advance to secure product. Checked in weekly on pick up date but especially pick up condition, (fully thawed). A few days before pick up i was informed they picked the pig up early and there was a risk of spoilage if it wasn't refrozen. Complete shock as we had spoken twice that very week and that was never mentioned. I said if they needed to freeze the pig in the meantime to ensure quality, fine but I still needed it thawed on pick up. Pick up= associate can't locate the animal, price was not what we agreed to, and they found it "in the very back corner of the freezer". Counter associate said "I just work here, they don't tell me anything" Needless to say, working with Hudson meat market was the biggest mistake. Even with over communication on my part, they just couldn't have cared less.

**** reply.... Get your youth dates straight first. Last day of youth was January 21st and we…read moredropped it off on January 21st the same day it was harvested. The account is in my husbands name that's why you can't find me. Thank you for the offer to make it right but I'm going to pass. *** also it took over 7 weeks to get back. We've had a few deer processed there over the years and I can say this last one we dropped off in January for youth season was disgusting. The flavor was off, the jerky was gross, the backstrap tasted rank. I won't eat it or give to family and friends. Last time we bring our deer there.

I really wanted to like Black Gold more than I did. It's a beautiful, modern space with super…read morefriendly and accommodating staff, plus plenty of parking which are all great first impressions. But unfortunately the BBQ, which should be the star of the show, just didn't quite hit the mark for me. I came in hoping to try one of their lunch specials, only to find out they had recently discontinued them. I almost left but the staff kindly honored the deal anyway, which definitely turned things around in the moment. I ordered the chopped beef sandwich with garlic parmesan fries. While the food wasn't bad, it lacked the depth of flavor I expect from Central Texas BBQ. Even with sauce it didn't deliver that rich smokiness or bold seasoning I'm used to. That said, maybe I just chose the wrong dish. Their menu does have some intriguing options like crispy duck, ribs, an elk burger, and a full bar. I might give them another try during happy hour or if I'm nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for the BBQ.

It's rare to not have to queue up for BBQ in Austin. This is one of those spots that takes…read morereservations and you can walk right in. BBQ was very good. Ribs were probably my favorite. I'm partial to baby back over spare ribs. Brisket was decent. Fatty slices were much better than the lean. Sausages were a star. Both were moist and great amount of fat. Pickles and red onion were a nice touch. Overall, a different spot than the norm and worth a visit. Prices are by the half pound and generous.

I was looking for a place that made meals that could be frozen for a postpartum gift. My friend is…read morethe kind of person who truly has *everything* so thinking about what to gift her was hard. This was second baby so she let us know they didn't "need" anything. I had another friend recommend Lee's as she goes here as a go to baby shower gift. I popped in on a Saturday around 2:00 and was greeted by two young men. The shop is small but has an extensive selection of meats, meals, sandwiches, etc. They had about 5 casserole options and a variety of sizes. I chose the chicken tetrazzini, king Ranch chicken, and the chicken pot pie. The meals came with heating instructions. I will definitely be back. The gift was a hit at the baby shower and so many people asked me where I went to buy this.

Best steak I ever ate. I had just come home from out-patient procedure and my friends brought me a…read morebeef tenderloin from Lee's Meat Market. I have had good steaks in Austin but nothing touches this steak. Can't wait to try different menu items.

First let me start off by saying they have great food, I've tried once and bragged to my wife that…read moreit was very good. I follow on instagram and they sent a message saying they're open with an address! So I left and drove 40 minutes to get there. I messaged them saying I'm ready to order, they said order online so I did, I waited 40 minutes, food never came out! I ask the guy in front, he said they are not here. What a waste of time of my day! They left me on Read after that, I was so furious and very mad, I went ahead and ordered from somewhere else. Needless to say, DO NOT ADVERTISE SAYING YOU ARE OPEN AND YOU ARE NOT OPENED! ALSO STILL WAITING ON MY REFUND! I wouldn't give 1 star! I will never support you guys again! Very wrong what you are doing here! Not to mention my wife was on her lunch break & didn't even get to eat.

Was at an event at COTA and this was one of the food trucks there. They had the best menu IMO so I…read moredecided to check it out. Ordered a hot dog, but they just ran out, so I got the Cuban. I was pretty dry, so I asked them for more cilantro crema...a lot better. Not the best Cuban I've had, but decent. The tequenos were fire! Should have just gotten 2 orders of tequenos which is now one of my favorite food groups

My husband and I decided to try out Dai Due for our 8th anniversary, and unsurprisingly it was…read moreamazing! First off the reservations were pretty open mid-week; I had booked for Tuesday several weeks ahead of time but then had some plans shift and was able to change my reservation to Wednesday just a couple days ahead of time with no issues. We walked in through the front as the back entrance wasn't really obvious from the parking lot (which is quite small), but that was cool as we got to walk by the deli counter and see the meat and pickled veggies etc that were for sale. Our server was great, very helpful in suggesting items, explaining the menu, and answering any questions we had. On her suggestion we started with the sauteed mushroom appetizer but also requested the black garlic butter to be added on the side (I don't think there was an up charge) and this was a great choice! The mushrooms were tender but with a nice bite and super flavorful. We also got the grilled oysters- I forgot exactly what was in the sauce it had miso and something else, but it was so rich and flavorful! I couldn't decide what was the best between the two apps they were both amazing. The husband ordered the antelope over regular fries (as he doesn't like sweet potatoes) which they were happy to accommodate. It was delicious- tender and perfectly cooked with the chive butter on top. I had never had antelope before and found it very pleasant, not very gamey but with a slightly different flavor than beef. I got the quail over grits with a creole sauce and sauteed kale- amazing! It comes with two quail that I think were spatchcocked- the only bones were in the legs and wings so you could eat it easily. The grits were creamy and the sauce with the kale and quail was delicious. I was able to finish my whole meal but was pretty stuffed at the end! Our waitress encouraged us to get a dessert but when we declined brought us out a bowl of chai ice cream to share as she said she wasn't going to let us leave on our anniversary without a treat! All in all a great experience, only complaints are that they don't serve cocktails (there are plenty of local Texas liquors to choose from!) but we did enjoy a glass of wine, and then went next door to Vic and Als after dinner for a dessert cocktail!

Re. the feral hog butchering class in June, 2026…read more For years now I have been interested in taking this class and have been on DD's email list. Their emails are sporadic, and by the time I got to try to sign up in the past, a class would be full. I was psyched to finally get a spot in this class. I was intimidated by the $300 cost but decided it would be worth it to be able to get some hands-on experience in working with an animal like this. In the week before the class, as I was packing for my trip (I live on the east coast), I emailed DD to find out approximately how much meat participants would leave with, so I could decide on my options for a cooler/insulated bags for my checked luggage. The response: this was an observation-only class: no hands-on activity would take place, and participants would not take home any meat. I was shocked and disappointed. Yes, I know the DD webpage for the class says "demonstrations", as does the Resy page where you buy the ticket. Caveat emptor, etc., yadda yadda yadda. Ok, so I had to shift my expectations and my plans for the trip, and kept an open mind the whole time I was in Austin and at DD. During the class, Chef Jessie was very informative and I did learn how to butcher a whole hog. That part was actually interesting, as was the part of the talk on hunting, dressing, and storing the beasts (I'm not a hunter but it was still illuminating). I picked up a few tips on how to cook some of the cuts. Much of it was familiar, since I do butcher smaller, similar-shaped animals; and the sausage-making portion at the end was also familiar since I've done that many times. The class ran until about 9:45 p.m. All in all I can't really say what I got for that $300 ticket price. At the beginning of the class, the participants nearest me were raving about Chef Jesse's videos and tutorials on YouTube, which left me thinking, Why did I pay this much when I can watch this online? The food DD provided was just a plate of snacks (bread, cheese, cold cuts), and I had already eaten. I did get a nice glass of wine at the start, though I was miffed that the drinks menu had prices listed (we weren't charged for drinks, but it put me off, all the same). I took a few photos and some short notes during the time I was there, but nothing was astronomically revelatory. I think my biggest disappointment was leaving Austin empty-handed -- no boar meat to take home -- since no one in the city sells it (I checked about five specialty markets/butchers while I was in town), and DD was also unwilling to part with any, even for a price. From my time in northern Italy, I'm a huge fan of wild boar anything, so I was really hoping to stuff my suitcase full of meat; but alas, it was not meant to be, and now I am resigned to trying to find an online supplier that doesn't charge an arm for a leg. All in all, I don't think it was worth it. That $300 (ignoring the other expenses of the trip itself -- hotel, airfare, etc.) could have gone a long way to simply ordering some boar from a website. If you're in the Austin area -- or relatively close (i.e., driving distance) -- and/or have access to boar/hog hunting, this might be for you. But if you're just an enthusiastic cook looking to spice up your culinary game with some added skills and exotic meats, look for online videos and have a conversation with your local independent butcher.